Product Description
Mosrite The Ventures
Model VMG-880
Made In Japan, 1988
This is an early Kurokumo production model
Pre dating the “of California” headstock models of the 90’s
It retains the Firstman “Avenger ” production era “Moseley” vibrato bridge and skirted knobs
But all other features are closer to the ’65 reissue spec
Including the Kluson style tuners, kidney bean neck plate, and a more accurate German Carve
Finished in a classic Vintage White
Three ply black pickguard
Maple neck, cream binding
24 3/4” scale, 1 5/8” “Zero” fret with metal string guide
Super slim “C” profile
Dark Rosewood fretboard
High output, single coil pickups, Mosrite-embossed pickup covers
Very dynamic and capable of sparkling cleans
Or they can been driven and pushed into a sublime fuzz/dirt/break up tone
Suitable for a wide range of styles from rock to punk to surf to Jazz and a whole lot more
"Mosely" vibrato tailpiece, roller saddle bridge
Kluson style, vintage tuners
This is an incredible offset guitar, from an amazing era of production
Truly worthy of Moseley's name
It is exceptional well kept, very close to a perfect closet queen*
Complete with the original paperwork, store card, and Mosrite guitar lead/tool pack
The lead pack has never been opened!
This will not disappoint any collector, and will certainly satisfy any player
For a near 40 year old guitar, this is a special vintage find
Includes the original, and rare to obtain, Mosrite Brown Alligator Hard Shell Case
(which is also incredibly clean, and is the best example I have seen of this hard case)
ITEM CONDITION
All machinery, electrical, and pickups are without issue. Some very light surface marks and scuffing, some very tiny impressions/dimples, some very light aging and tarnish to the machinery - as pictured. *The side of neck has had one chip/flake in the clear coat poly finish, low e string side, approx. 15th fret position. This spot has been sanded and buffed out level and smooth.
